Kits 4 Kids Kenya ~ It’s about kids helping kids! This November, our Grades 1 - 6 children will join thousands of kids across Canada to show Christ’s love to children in Kenya! Kits 4 Kids is an annual program run by Kingdom Children that teaches our children about their duty to serve others within their own community and around the world. Our kids will have five weeks to earn ten toonies by completing ten acts of service for their friends, family, neighbours, and you. As a congregation, let’s challenge them, encourage them, and have fun! The toonies they earn through their hard work will be used to teach at-risk children in Kenya about the Bible, agriculture, health, life, and more. The needs in Africa are great, but through Him, we can do great things! Thank-you for helping us equip these children for a lifetime of Kingdom service.

           The Cadet Battery Drive is set for this coming Saturday, November 13. If you have any batteries for the Cadets, please bring them to Jack Wever's farm this week or contact Jeff Notenbomer ASAP to make other arrangements. Thank you for your continued support.

            The Truth Project starts tonight after church at the church. Everyone is welcome.

            GEMS: Coffeemate sure tastes great, but what to do with those jars when you're through. GEMS is looking for empty coffeemate containers for the Grade 3 Christmas craft. If you have a few, GEMS would love to hear from you. Please contact Benita, 732-5163. Thanks.

            Rehoboth dues: Thank you to all who have filled my mailbox, but please spare me a lot of phone calls. Pearl is still collecting dues.

            The Granum Christian Reformed Church is hosting a Canadian Food Grains Bank Harvest Supper on Saturday, November 14 @ 6:00 pm. A special feature after the supper will be a presentation by local CFGB growers and a presentation by Chris Shiundu, National CRWRC relief coordinator in Kenya, who is involved in CFGB projects overseas. All churches involved in or interested in growing projects or food security in developing countries, are invited to attend this informative evening. Supper cost is by donation, proceeds going to the Canadian Food grains Bank. For more information or to RSVP please call Truusje at 403 687-2172 or Joanne at 403 687-2125

            BAZAAR 2009 We need your help? There are many time slots still available for helping in the kitchen and at the sales tables at the Immanuel Christian Schools Bazaar. A successful Bazaar relies on the help of our supporters. Aunts, uncles, cousins, ICHS graduates, grandparents and friends are all encouraged to help out. If you haven't been called and would still like to help please contact the Business Office asap, 403-327-4223. Also a reminder to keep Saturday, November 21, 2009 open on your calendars for the         Immanuel Christian Schools Annual Bazaar. The day begins at 9:30 am with the opportunity to buy homemade baking, crafts and other donated items. **NEW this year, the auction will begin at 5 pm.** We look forward to seeing you there, 802 - 6 Avenue, North, Lethbridge. If you have any questions please contact the Business Office, 403-327-4223. Thank you for being part of this exciting day!

            Peter Wildeman, organist, in concert with Keith Griffoen- trumpet; Trudi Mason- trumpet, Bernita Mans - piano, Breanne Houweling- violin and Lise Boutin - violin. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:30 P.M., Southminster United Church. Tickets: $10-single, $30- family. Tickets sold at the door & Dove Christian Bookstore. Program includes a variety of sacred and classical music.
            Dordt College announces a new learning vacation to be held June 6-11, 2010. Join Dordt professors Jim Schaap and Robb De Haan as they lead their third Great Plains Experience, this time on the "Prairie's Edge." The motorcoach tour begins and ends in Sioux Center at Dordt, and takes in a wide spectrum of topics including wind energy, changes in farming practices, the 1862 Sioux Indian Uprising, and lifestyles in small, rural communities. You'll visit places in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota that most tourists will never find. That's the adventure! For a brochure or more information, contact Dianne De Wit at 712-722-6029 or ddewit@dordt.edu.

            Christmas at Sea As one way of showing Christ’s love, the Ministry to Seafarers distributes gifts to the crews of the cargo ships that frequent our ports during December. However, we depend on church members like you to supply these gifts. If you find shopping for and wrapping a gift is inconvenient, you may make a cash donation instead. Your cheque, made payable to the Ministry to Seafarers, should be sent to Christmas at Sea, Ministry to Seafarers, 401 East Waterfront Road, Vancouver, BC V6A 4G9. On the memo line of the cheque, please write Christmas at Sea. Volunteers will use the funds received to purchase items and make up gifts for distribution. PS Be sure to check out our website: www.ministrytoseafarers.com Please put gifts in the box in the back of church. Thanks!

                                                 ADVANCED NOTICES

Nov. 15 Cadet Sr. Singing

Nov. 16 Cadet Swimming Party

Noc. 17 Peter Wildeman, Concert, 7:30 P.M.

Nov. 27 YPS- Battle of the Bands @ the Gate. Bring $2. @ 7:00 P.M.

Nov.21 Immanuel Christian Schools Bazaar

Dec. 11 Sunday School Christmas Program

Dec. 14 GEMS Christmas Party

Dec. 20 GEMS Sr. Singing

Dec. 21 Cadet Christmas Party

Dec. 30 Cadet Hurricane Hockey Game

Jan. 2 GEMS/ Cadets Bottle Drive

Jan. 29 GEMS/Cadets Spaghetti Dinner

Jan 29-31 Breakforth in Edmonton